Low-cost spectrometry system for end-user food analysis
US9377396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2003/1226
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compact spectrometer is disclosed that is suitable for use in mobile devices such as cellular telephones. In preferred embodiments, the spectrometer comprises a filter, at least one Fourier transform focusing element, a micro-lens array, and a detector, but does not use any dispersive elements. Methods for using the spectrometer as an end-user device for performing on-site determinations of food quality, in particular, by comparison with an updatable database accessible by all users of the device, are also disclosed.
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